Using # 22 4 strand wire for telephones?
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01-19-11, 12:42 PM
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Using # 22 4 strand wire for telephones?
I just bought an alarm system and I have a ton of leftover #22 wire. Can I use this instead of having to buy CAT 5 for the telephones.
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01-19-11, 03:13 PM
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Yep, as long as you don't have punch down blocks. Solid wire will punch down fine ,but not stranded. If you just have the standard screw terminals, then go for it. It used to be all telephone wiring was 4/C 22, but normally solid.
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if you are only using this wire for phone then you are safe i have seen contractors use thermostat wire for phone. I suggesr CAT 3 cable for phone and CAT 5 or better for network. just check the type of jack that it is rated for the wire guage you have. any other question about telecom let me know
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01-20-11, 03:45 AM
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I wouldn't use it if it's not twisted-pair. It will be susceptible to interference.
For the record, stranded wire (in cable) is used all the time with punch blocks in the audio industry for mic & tie lines in pro sound and broadcast systems, and even for speaker lines in school paging systems. 18 awg to 22 awg will punch into a 66 block. 20 to 24 will punch into a BICS. The wires are not stripped before punching, so the insulation helps hold it together. The bare shields are given a twist and pulled tight before punching.
For the record, stranded wire (in cable) is used all the time with punch blocks in the audio industry for mic & tie lines in pro sound and broadcast systems, and even for speaker lines in school paging systems. 18 awg to 22 awg will punch into a 66 block. 20 to 24 will punch into a BICS. The wires are not stripped before punching, so the insulation helps hold it together. The bare shields are given a twist and pulled tight before punching.
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Floor joists and 22awg
I'm running out of holes to push all of my wires through in my basement. My floor joists are starting to look like swiss cheese with all the runs I've done.. Can the 22 awg wire that will be used for alarms and telephones be in the same hole as as 12-3 or 14-2 wire?
Rick Johnston - Does the interference increase with the length of the wire.....I have one short run and one long one?
Rick Johnston - Does the interference increase with the length of the wire.....I have one short run and one long one?
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when running cable for telecom all runs should cross any AC circuit at a 90 degree angle so not to pick up induction never run next to each other. look for anouther route you could staple it along a support beam or such. give me a few ideas and i will tell you which is the best. hpoe i can help
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01-20-11, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by bish80
Does the interference increase with the length of the wire.....I have one short run and one long one?
As Mr.fios said, you want to keep the low-voltage cables as far away from the AC power cables as you can.
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01-24-11, 08:56 PM
If ya can, get a length (or box) of proper cat5 4 pair cable (or cat5e if ya can). If not you, the next owner might want to put in some data or even video over dsl etc. Once its all in and closed up, you might kick yourself down the road if you cheap-out.
Keep that alarm wire for doorbells and thermostats.
Keep that alarm wire for doorbells and thermostats.
